Question

Identify the feminine form of the noun: wizard.
a)Wizardess
b)Witch
c)Wizardette
d)She-wizard

Answer 1

Hint: The feminine form of the word is not so related to the masculine form of the word.

Complete step by step answer:
The term ‘wizard’ is used in fictions to refer to a male person who can use magical powers to change things around him. The female counterpart of a wizard, as referred to in fictions is a witch. For example, ‘the witch is known to use her magical powers to transform a person into an animal’. Hence, option b is the correct option.

Although the term ‘wizardess’ is often used to refer to a female wizard nowadays, it refers to only specific types of females who can alter the content on the internet with their magical powers. The term is not so popular and cannot be used in the place of witch.

The terms ‘wizardette’ and ‘she-wizard’ are not used in English language and hence options c and d are incorrect options.


Note: Even if you are aware of the meaning of the word ‘wizardess’ in the current sense, do not use it as feminine of wizard. ‘Witch’ is still the most accepted feminine word for wizard.